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June 4, 2010

Werks Racing B6 .21 Competition buggy engine

Following on the success of their B5 .21 engine, Werks Racing is pleased to announce the release of the new B6 .21 competition off-road engine. Specifically made for use in today’s competition level off-road buggies, the B6 utilizes a true 5 port sleeve design. The Italian made B6 engine provides a buttery smooth, super linear power band with strong mid and top end, perfect for the precise control that is required to compete at the highest levels of off-road buggy racing. Most importantly the B6 also possesses one of the most key ingredients for competition today, efficiency, providing run times amongst the best in the industry.

Source: Werks Racing [werksracing.com]

June 2, 2010

Hudy Star-Box for 1/8 off-road

The Hudy Star-Box is a professional starter box designed for 1/8 off-road cars and truggies. Claiming to the world’s lowest, ultra-compact starter box, this lightweight design has bracket plate posts to fit most 1/8 off-road cars and truggies. Designed to accept either standard NiMh and LiPo 2S batteries it comes fully assembled and ready to use. The premium quality, long-life drive belt system runs off a powerful 775-type motor, with fan, while the CNC-machined aluminium housing and top plate have a high-quality black coating for extra durability. An integrated switch for comfortable on/off switching is attached to a quality wiring harness with extra-thick cables and quick-change fast-on connector, no soldering required. The quick-change starter wheel system was designed to allow for fast & simple replacement of the starter wheel using only 3 screws. An integrated composite handle with ergonomic back cover allows for comfortable carrying and higher plastic feet are included to configure the Star-Box for use with taller truggies. Finally, the starter wheel can be mounted on both right or left side.

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June 2, 2010

RB LTD3 buggy engine

RB have release this new Limited Edition LTD3 buggy engine, delivered as a combo with polished tuned pipe and manifold. It has a 7 port line, 9mm carburetor with 8mm restrictor, a bi-turbo crankshaft with Concept Coating treatment and big light cooling head. Only 190 of these combos available, so if you want it you better get busy.

Source: RB [rbproducts.com]

May 28, 2010

Dynamite LiPo glow driver & charger

Dynamite have released this LiPo glow driver with battery and charger. Using LiPo power, it provides higher power output versus NiMh glow drivers with a switching power transfer which offers low heat dissipation. An LED indicator light allows users to detect if the glow plug is good or not and the glow unit itself is supplied with a 1S 1200mAh LiPo battery.

Source: Dynamite [dynamiterc.com]

May 28, 2010

Robitronic 5000mAh 14.8v LiPo & Fuel bottle

Robitronic have released this 1/8th 5000mAh 4S-2P LiPo competition pack. This 14.8 volt battery is designed for use in 1/8 off road buggy, truggy and monster truck and with a discharge rate of 50C, this pack leaves nothing to be desired. Due to this battery being used in the tough off-road environment it comes housed in a hard case. Robitronic have also released this competition line fuel bottle. Its most striking feature is the super soft bottle, which has been made from a very elastic material, which requires less effort to exactly fill up or remove fuel from the tank. A special attachment on the base of the pipe prevents you losing the cap by giving you somewhere secure to place it during refuelling.

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May 26, 2010

DnM Tech NT1 engine mounts

DnM Tech have released a new engine mount to fit the Xray NT1. Released in both aluminium and brass, the aluminum matrial is made with aero space quality 7075 alloy and anodized in either blue or purple. The brass engine weighs in at 55 grams, and helps keep the weight distribution as low as possible. In addition, the extra engine mount holes makes it possible to fit in the Mugen MTX4, Kyosho RRR and Shepherd V10.

Source: DNM Tech [dnm-tech.com]

May 18, 2010

Capricorn E01 oversized combustion chamber

New for their E01 .12 engine, Capricorn have introduced this new oversized combustion chamber design that is said to increase heat dissipation by 30%. Its design also helps achieve higher RPM together with lower fuel usage and is also available for use in all .12 Novarossi based engines. Available in the next few days.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

May 18, 2010

RB Limited Edition LTD2 buggy engine

RB have released this new Limited Edition LTD2 buggy engine, delivered as a combo with polished tuned pipe and manifold. This 3 port motor features an 8mm carburetor and big cooling head and is offered at an incredible price. 108 engines available only.

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